FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Tobacco companies were among a growing list of businesses and organizations that are on track to set a new spending record this year for lobbying Frankfort lawmakers.

Legislative Ethics Commission attorney John Schaaf said Friday more than $13.2 million has been spent since January. He projected the total could top $17 million by year’s end, slightly more than the current record of $16.9 million spent in 2008.